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The latest from the Center for Public Policy and our writing team.
The Harvest Nobody Talks About
Farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. This piece examines the pressures rural agricultural workers face and why asking for help remains so difficult.
Read moreThe Bitter Irony of Harvest
The people who ensure our leaders never go hungry are often excluded from the basic protections they deserve. This piece examines debt, exploitation, and what must change.
Read moreA Look into Tragedy: India's Suicide Fields
More than 300,000 farmers in India have died by suicide since 1995. This article examines the crisis in Vidarbha, the exploitation that drives it, and the public silence that allows it to continue.
Read moreWhy Public Policy Education Matters Now
Good decisions, by policymakers or anyone else, start with good information. Here is why the foundation invests so much in plain-language public policy education.
Read moreRural Mental Health: What the Research Tells Us
An overview of what current research shows about mental health access in rural communities, and where the gaps are.
Read moreTranslating Research into Practical Recommendations
Research that sits in a PDF nobody reads does not change anything. Here is how the foundation moves from findings to recommendations that matter.
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